The Dr. Phillips Panthers welcome the Apopka Blue Darters in a Central Florida non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Orlando, FL. Both teams are eager to make a statement, with Apopka seeking its first win of the season and Dr. Phillips looking to build momentum at home.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Apopka (FL) @ Dr. Phillips (FL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, FL
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Apopka Blue Darters
Apopka enters at 0-2 after a difficult start, scoring zero points through two games while giving up 82. Ranked just outside the top 1,200 nationally, the Blue Darters must find consistency on offense if they hope to upset Dr. Phillips on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #1,228
○ State Rank (FL): #99
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Key to Win: Establish an offensive rhythm early and rely on defensive pressure to keep the Panthers from pulling away.
Main Squad:
○ Jayden Harris – QB
○ Malachi Brown – RB
○ Elijah Cooper – WR
○ Isaiah Grant – WR
○ Marcus Daniels – LB
○ Xavier Thomas – DB
○ Jordan Miller – OL
○ Caleb Johnson – DL
○ Tyrese Walker – RB/LB
○ Aiden Scott – CB
Dr. Phillips Panthers
The Panthers are 1-1 with a strong home win already under their belt. With 56 points scored in their first two games, Dr. Phillips is trending upward and will look to capitalize on Apopka’s offensive struggles.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,320
○ State Rank (FL): #107
○ Class Rank: #19
○ Key to Win: Continue producing offensively while maintaining defensive discipline against Apopka’s run-heavy attack.
Main Squad:
○ Cameron White – QB
○ Jalen Rodriguez – RB
○ Andre Lewis – WR
○ Tyler Brooks – WR
○ Dominic Reed – LB
○ Sean Carter – DB
○ Noah Williams – OL
○ Hunter James – DL
○ Jamari Evans – RB
○ Chris Delgado – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka | #1,228 | #99 (FL) | #17 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | .000 | 0 | 82 |
| Dr. Phillips | #1,320 | #107 (FL) | #19 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 56 | 39 |
